O-Rings, Gaskets & Custom Parts for Material Handling
The material handling industry depends on reliable equipment capable of operating continuously under heavy loads, repetitive motion, vibration, abrasion, and demanding industrial conditions. O-rings, gaskets, seals, tubing, and custom parts are critical for maintaining uptime, reducing maintenance costs, preventing fluid leakage, and extending the service life of conveyors, forklifts, robotic systems, automated warehouses, and industrial transport equipment. Modern material handling systems frequently operate around the clock, making durability and long-term reliability essential for efficient operations.
Material handling equipment is commonly exposed to oils, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, cleaning chemicals, impact loading, sliding wear, rolling friction, and environmental contamination. Properly selected sealing materials and wear-resistant components help improve equipment reliability while reducing downtime and maintenance interruptions throughout warehouses, manufacturing plants, distribution centers, packaging facilities, and automated logistics systems.
With Canyon Components, you can be sure that high quality O-rings, gaskets, seals, tubing, and custom parts for material handling equipment are always readily available. Standard and custom sealing solutions are available for conveyors, forklifts, robotic automation systems, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, and industrial material transfer equipment.
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Materials Available for Material Handling
This table shows many of our standard materials and links out to our O-ring store. Get in touch with us if you need a custom gasket, custom molded part, or non-standard geometry!
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Please consult a Canyon Components Engineer about your specific application and we will use our decades of experience to formulate a solution that fits your need.
What are Material Handling Industry Materials?
Material handling industry materials are engineered elastomers, plastics, metals, and composite materials specifically selected for use in equipment exposed to continuous movement, abrasion, vibration, mechanical stress, and industrial operating environments. These materials are commonly used in O-rings, gaskets, hydraulic seals, tubing, rollers, wheels, guide rails, diaphragms, wear strips, and custom molded or machined components.
Common Considerations
Abrasion Resistance
Material handling equipment commonly involves continuous rolling, sliding, and repetitive contact that creates significant wear over time. Abrasion-resistant materials help improve component longevity and reduce maintenance frequency.
High-Load Durability
Conveyors, forklifts, rollers, guide systems, and transport equipment are exposed to constant mechanical loading and repetitive stress. Materials must maintain structural integrity under continuous operational loads.
Chemical Resistance
Industrial material handling systems may encounter lubricants, oils, cleaning agents, hydraulic fluids, chemicals, and environmental contaminants that require chemically compatible sealing materials.
Compression Set Resistance
O-rings and gaskets used in hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, and automation equipment must maintain sealing force despite long-term compression and continuous cycling.
Dynamic Movement
Material handling equipment frequently operates under continuous movement and repetitive motion. Seals and wear components must maintain flexibility and durability under high cycle counts.
Noise & Vibration Reduction
Warehouses and manufacturing facilities often prioritize reduced operating noise and improved equipment stability. Properly selected materials can help absorb vibration and reduce equipment noise levels.
Temperature Resistance
Material handling systems may operate in refrigerated warehouses, outdoor loading systems, heated manufacturing environments, or varying industrial temperatures that require reliable sealing performance throughout thermal cycling.
Key Standards
ASTM D2000
ASTM D2000 is commonly used to classify elastomer materials based on heat resistance, oil resistance, compression set, and physical performance characteristics.
ISO 3601
ISO 3601 establishes dimensional standards and tolerances for O-rings used in industrial sealing systems and automation equipment.
FDA & NSF Standards
Material handling systems used in food processing and pharmaceutical manufacturing may require FDA compliant or NSF compliant sealing materials depending on the application.
UL Standards
Certain automation systems and electrical equipment may require UL recognized materials depending on operational and safety requirements.
Please consult a Canyon Components Engineer about your specific application and we will use our decades of experience to formulate a solution that fits your need.
Materials Available for Material Handling
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The material handling industry requires reliable O-rings, gaskets, seals, tubing, and custom parts capable of operating continuously under heavy loads, abrasion, vibration, and industrial wear conditions. Properly selected materials help reduce downtime, improve equipment reliability, extend service intervals, and maintain efficient warehouse and manufacturing operations.
Each sealing material offers different advantages depending on abrasion resistance, chemical compatibility, high-load durability, temperature capability, and dynamic movement requirements. The best material choice depends on the specific material handling application and operating environment.
Canyon Components supplies high quality O-rings, gaskets, seals, tubing, rollers, wear components, and custom parts for conveyors, forklifts, robotic automation systems, hydraulic systems, and industrial material handling equipment. Supporting documentation including Datasheets, TDS, Test Reports, MTR documentation, MSDS, and SDS resources are available upon request.
Canyon Components strives to meet all customer service requests. Feel free to contact Canyon Components engineering and let our knowledgeable staff help you design the perfect part for your needs.
Please consult a Canyon Components Engineer about your specific application and we will use our decades of experience to formulate a solution that fits your need.
Other Industries
Oilfield Sealing Solutions
Canyon Components supplies O-rings, gaskets, and custom parts for oil field applications, offering Kalrez®, Canrez®, Chemraz®, and Parker® O-rings in FFKM, FKM, HNBR, EPDM, and other oilfield-grade materials. Engineered for extreme chemical resistance, high pressure, & temperature stability in drilling, production, and refinery environments.
Medical & Pharma Sealing
Canyon Components supplies medical and pharmaceutical-grade O-rings, gaskets, and custom parts in Kalrez®, Canrez®, Chemraz®, and Parker® O-rings. Available in FFKM, FKM, EPDM, silicone, and USP Class VI compliant materials for medical devices, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and drug delivery systems. Designed for biocompatibility, sterilization, & regulatory compliance.
Food & Dairy Sealing
Canyon Components supplies FDA compliant and 3A sanitary O-rings, gaskets, and custom parts for the food and dairy industry. Available in Kalrez®, Canrez®, Chemraz®, and Parker® O-rings in FFKM, EPDM, silicone, & other hygienic materials for processing equipment, pumps, and valves. Designed for hygiene, safety, and compliance with strict food-grade standards.
Semiconductor & Solar Sealing
Canyon Components supplies O-rings, gaskets, and custom parts for semiconductor and solar applications. Available in Kalrez®, Canrez®, Chemraz®, and Parker® O-rings in FFKM, FKM, EPDM, silicone, and other advanced materials designed for plasma resistance, chemical compatibility, & durability in high-purity manufacturing and renewable energy systems.
EMI & RFI Shielding
Canyon Components supplies CanGuard EMI and RFI shielding O-rings, gaskets, and custom parts in silicone, fluorosilicone, EPDM, and conductive rubber or plastic. Designed to protect sensitive electronics, aerospace systems, defense equipment, and telecom devices from electromagnetic and radio frequency interference. Available in AS568 and custom sizes.
Drinking Water Sealing
Canyon Components supplies NSF 61 and WRAS certified O-rings, gaskets, and custom parts for drinking water systems. Available in Kalrez®, Canrez®, Chemraz®, and Parker® O-rings in EPDM, FKM, silicone, and other water-safe materials designed for pumps, valves, storage tanks, and water distribution systems.
Military, Aerospace & Automotive Sealing
Canyon Components supplies O-rings, gaskets, and custom parts for military, aerospace, and automotive applications. Available in Kalrez®, Canrez®, Chemraz®, and Parker® O-rings in FFKM, FKM, EPDM, silicone, and other advanced materials engineered for strength, precision, and durability under extreme conditions including high temperature, pressure, and chemical exposure.
Chemical Processing Sealing
Canyon Components supplies high-performance O-rings, gaskets, and custom parts for chemical processing applications. Available in Kalrez®, Canrez®, Chemraz®, and Parker® O-rings in FFKM, FKM, EPDM, silicone, and other chemically resistant materials. Engineered for sealing reliability, long-term durability, and compatibility with aggressive acids, solvents, and process chemicals.
UL Certified O-Rings, Gaskets & Custom Parts
Canyon Components offers UL certified O-rings, gaskets, and custom parts in Kalrez®, Canrez®, Chemraz®, and Parker® O-rings. Available in FFKM, FKM, EPDM, silicone, NBR, and other materials tested for safety, performance, and compliance with UL standards for electrical, industrial, and consumer applications.
General Purpose O-Rings, Gaskets & Custom Parts
Canyon Components supplies general purpose O-rings, gaskets, and custom parts in Kalrez®, Canrez®, Chemraz®, and Parker® O-rings. Available in FFKM, FKM, EPDM, silicone, NBR, and other versatile, cost-effective materials for manufacturing, processing, construction, and industrial applications.
Nuclear Grade Materials
Canyon Components supplies nuclear grade EPDM O-rings, gaskets, and custom parts engineered for radiation resistance, steam exposure, and long-term durability in reactor and containment environments. EPDM is the primary material for these applications, offering outstanding stability under heat, radiation, and chemical stress.
Packaging Industry
Packaging industry O-rings, gaskets, seals, tubing, and custom parts for automated equipment, food processing systems, and high-speed machinery.
LNG & CNG O-Rings, Gaskets, and Seals
Explore O-rings, gaskets, seals, and custom parts for LNG & CNG systems. Low temperature FKM, HNBR, PTFE, and Canrez® FFKM solutions for fuel handling applications.
O-Rings, Gaskets & Seals for Industrial Machinery
Industrial machinery O-rings, gaskets, seals, diaphragms, and custom parts with abrasion resistance, oil resistance, and high pressure sealing performance.
O-Rings, Gaskets & Seals for the Warehousing Industry
Warehousing industry O-rings, gaskets, seals, tubing, and custom parts for conveyors, automation systems, forklifts, and material handling equipment.
O-Rings, Gaskets & Seals for the Automotive Industry
Automotive industry O-rings, gaskets, seals, diaphragms, and custom parts for fuels, oils, coolant systems, EVs, engines, and high temperature sealing.
O-Rings, Gaskets & Seals for the Mining Industry
Mining industry O-rings, gaskets, seals, tubing, and custom parts designed for abrasion resistance, chemical resistance, high pressure, and harsh environments.
O-Rings, Gaskets & Custom Parts for Material Handling
Material handling industry O-rings, gaskets, seals, tubing, and custom parts with chemical resistance, abrasion resistance, and high-load durability.
Low Temperature Elastomers
Canyon Components supplies low temperature elastomers for O-rings, gaskets, and custom parts engineered for sub-zero sealing performance. Available in silicone, fluorosilicone, and low-temperature FKM, as well as Kalrez®, Canrez®, Chemraz®, and Parker® O-rings. Designed for aerospace, automotive, cryogenic, and industrial applications requiring flexibility and durability in extreme cold. Oring, O'ring, O ring
High Temp Steam Resistant Elastomers
Canyon Components supplies high temperature steam resistant elastomers for O-rings, gaskets, and custom parts used in harsh steam environments. Available in FKM, EPDM, and FFKM, as well as Kalrez®, Canrez®, Chemraz®, and Parker® O-rings. Engineered for valves, sterilization systems, and process equipment in chemical, medical, food-grade, and industrial applications. Oring, O'ring, O ring
High Temperature Elastomers
Canyon Components supplies high temperature elastomers for O-rings, custom parts, and tubing engineered to perform above 240°C. Available in Kalrez®, Canrez®, Chemraz®, Parker®, FFKM, special silicone blends, and PTFE seals. These materials provide durability, thermal stability, and chemical resistance for aerospace, semiconductor, automotive, and industrial applications. Oring, O'ring, O ring
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